Loving my Oldies

Yes, I agree. I know of two dogs who had a diet of Pal and freddo frogs and lived till they were 15 or so :laugh: And that would mean that their genes were okay with that :laugh:

So pleased he is home safe and sound. If he is becoming obsessed with eating grass, perhaps go over your yard to see if there is anything just growing there that you aren't aware of. Ziggy, get well mate and stop worrying your mum.

I know you said aside from genetics, Blackdogs, but I feel the same as Cosmolo. When you've been associated with rescue and seen some of the most comprised dogs you can imagine, you'd think it would have to be good genes pulling them back from the brink once they have access to medication, good food, safe and loving surroundings, etc.

Hope your little one recovers quickly. My tiny weeny Myrtie had two bouts in under 12 months and has recovered well. Healing thoughts from the pack here.

Hugs and healing thoughts, Staffluv. I must admit I wondered, too, if tonight's episode was related to the last one. You are both in our thoughts tonight.

He is a politician. Exactly what I'd expect in the first rush of blood after an horrendous attack.

Exactly. That is a very naive and potentially dangerous statement, Mantis. Strange isn't it. We all accept that dogs are capable of experiencing most if not all the emotions humans do, so why not anger, meanness, nastiness, etc etc.

LOL. Many years ago, I upgraded from a double to a queen, and wish now I'd made it a king :laugh:

Narla is starting to shine

What about Varicool? What about Nana Pom going into foster as an honorary Tibbie? :D :D Thank god she is in Brisbane ............. DD, Nana Pom is at Yagoona RSPCA in Sydney. Just happenstance that both Don & the Nana Tibbie are in Qld. Oh Lordy .... I didn't read the title properly. Just looked at Donatella's location. If the RSPCA Wants to show that it is worthy of calling itself "For all creatures great and small" and put in a bit of effort, they'd have people queuing up for that little dog.

I don't think I would call anything a sacrifice - more of an adjustment, really. I would certainly have a lot more money and a much nicer lounge suite and lovely Persian rugs on the floor (so there goes any money saved :laugh: ). There has been a lot of heartache along the way since dogs came into my life. Their devotion, stoicism, live-for-the-moment attitude and acceptance make me feel totally inadequate and unworthy a lot of the time. I would certainly have lots more unbroken sleep, I would be able to hop in the car and go off on a quick holiday, I could fly up to Brisbane or down to Melbourne for visits at a moment's notice. And, like Mantis, I have put off an operation because I simply don't know how I would manage looking after myself, 5 dogs and one cat while in a sling 24/7 for six weeks and unable to drive for 6 weeks and very restricted for another six weeks. Anyone in the market for 5 dogs and one cat ? :laugh: :laugh:

What about Varicool? What about Nana Pom going into foster as an honorary Tibbie? :D :D Thank god she is in Brisbane .............

I wasn't saying insurance will stop dog attacks. You were talking about Liability Insurance. A dog can escape a yard, run into the street, a car can swerve to miss it, car jumps the gutter, knocks over a fence, etc etc. That is the sort of unforeseen event I was talking about. See GeckoTree's post copied below :). Sigh .. so absolutely correct, Ruthless . Unfortunately, we are talking about politicians here and getting up on the podium and promising new laws is much more adrenalin pumping than saying, "We will enforce existing laws." Cheaper to promise what will never happen than to hire the necessary numbers and appropriately trained staff to police existing laws. Makes me want to scream with frustration.

I agree with you in cases such as this one. But unforeseen events do occur .... which is why we have insurance :).

Good on you, Tuxie . Let us know how you go.

You probably have enough on your plate to deal with at the moment, but freshly laid eggs would be nice. :)

About bloody time. I hope the owners of the dogs who attacked the jogger in Ashcroft are charge with attempted murder. Do we have the ability to do this in Australia? I think they can now in Victoria but not in other states. If not, it should be. I doubt it . Considering the authorities can't police the simplest condition of the Animal Act, ie microchipping, charging and convicting someone after an horrific event like this one would probably take years.

The human body is a wonderful thing and its ability to heal amazing. This man was probably very fit, but from the tv pix of him, there doesn't seem to be much of him. His fitness will probably stand him in good stead, but the fact that his heart was exposed, and his injuries so horrific, I expect he will be subject to recurring medical problems from now on. The smallest dog bite can take a long long time to heal and the chance of infection is very real also for a long time. He also would be in the most awful pain at the moment as well despite the super painkillers available today. And I would hate to be in his head when he goes to sleep. I hope he has a caring circle of friends and family to support him through this dreadful event.

Sadly, I guess it is the same sort of drive that makes young [mostly] men go out and buy super charged cars when they have been driving for a very short while. It all relates to their perceived masculinity, power, etc etc. And then they wrap it around a tree and kill half a dozen of their friends.

About bloody time. I hope the owners of the dogs who attacked the jogger in Ashcroft are charge with attempted murder.

I brought this up in another one of these threads where most people seem to forget about the victim and go all out at the media and the public for calling "every" dog who attacks a pitbull or type. Reaction? Zero. I wasn't nearly as badly hurt as you were, but still needed seven stitches and taping of several puncture wounds. And the dog: a little maltese cross type. The poor little thing was mentally damaged and was euthanised, but if a little dog can do that, when I see some of these dogs who attack and maul people, frankly, the people must be basket cases if not forever, at least for a long long time.

LOL Lot's of happy dances here too ..... Bobbie is to become an honorary poodly

Frankly, they look really beautiful dogs . The Crown needs to bite the bullet and throw everything possible at the owner. Give it a rest. Think of the poor victim.

This. I hope it turns out okay for the dog. Don't you do home checks?

That is not being said. A couple of posters have suggested that experts be brought in to examine the dogs, where they lived, what sort of environment (physical and emotional) that they lived in, and then do autopsies on the dogs.